asymmetrical

adjective

asym·​met·​ri·​cal ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl 

variants or asymmetric

ˌā-sə-ˈme-trik 

1

: having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical

an asymmetrical design

asymmetrical shapes

2

usually asymmetric of a carbon atom : bonded to four different atoms or groups

asymmetrically

ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of asymmetrical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These ultra-modern and asymmetrical creations flaunt the form of a treble clef in two different sizes: set with baguette-cut Swarovski zirconia and punctuated by a single pearl at the center. —Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025

All the furniture pieces in your bedroom don’t have to be the same finish or style, instead consider using antiques or family heirloom pieces for an asymmetrical look and embracing imperfection. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025

For Kim Jones’ show, Moss wore a white silk dress that played on a button-down, featuring two rows of buttons, an asymmetrical hemline, and a peekaboo black lace bra. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025

This design was first launched in yellow gold with a silver dial, and this configuration remains the purest expression of the asymmetrical concept. —Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Greek asymmetria lack of proportion, from asymmetros ill-proportioned, from a- + symmetros symmetrical

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing asymmetrical

• asymmetrical digital subscriber line

Kids Definition

asymmetrical

adjective

asym·​met·​ri·​cal ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl 

variants or asymmetric

-trik 

: not symmetrical

asymmetrically

-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

asymmetry

(ˈ)ā-ˈsim-ə-trē 

noun

Medical Definition

asymmetrical

adjective

asym·​met·​ri·​cal ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl 

variants or asymmetric

-trik 

1

: not symmetrical

2

usually asymmetric, of a carbon atom : bonded to four different atoms or groups

asymmetrically

-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb